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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
LETTER TO THE CAT"

Council BLUFFS. a. March 30. 49,.
Send to ME a specimen copy of the pa
per with curved spine-something that
humps itself and sings of railroad lands
on long time. Iyearn to become citi
zen of Kansas on ten years time, and
to eat the bread of our down-trOdden
hOmesteader Loose the CAT and 1T it
meander over into Iowa via the Rock
Island Route. Yours F. E. FOss.
MarengO, Iowa.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
BEFORE YOU START

On journey. call and get bottle of
Chamberlain collie. cholera and diar-
rhoea remedy. as safeguard against an
attack of bowel complaint. Many pru
dent and careful persons never travel
without it. Hundreds of travelling men
are never without bottle of it in their
grip. Many lives and much suffering has
been saved by its timelp use. No one
can afford to travel without bottle of
this pleasant. safe and reliable prepara-
ton. At Walker & YOusse, druggists.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
JAS. n. FIkE, P. N.

Keeping the bowels open and regular
is one of the greatest secrets of human
health. People are seldom sick when
their bowels are regular They are sell
dom well when they are irregular When
a physic is necessary, St. Patrick's Pills
will be found to be all that can be desir-
ed. They regulate the bowels and liver.
and cleanse the entire system. Sold by
Walker s. Yousse.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07

The Life of the nesh is the blood
thereof" pure blood means healthy func
tiOnal activity and this bears with it the
certainty of quick restoration from sick
ness or accident. DR.. ]. II. Mclean =
GS' Sa and -. Blood ,!1 s
and strengthens the whole body. 800
per bottle.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
eucklen's Arntca salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts.
bruises. sores. ulcers. salt rheum. fever
sores. letter, chapped hands. chilblains,
corns. and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles. or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded Price. % cents per
box. For sale BY G.. H. Martin s. Bros
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
coLsY's RAILROAD PROSPECTS.

coLBY's RAILROAD PROSPECTS.
1t is now conceded by all we'll post
ed men that Colby has the best loca-
ton for railroad center Of any city
in northwestern Kansas. This is no
buncombe 1t is plain, unvarnished
truth. Here it is:
The Oakley branch. from Oakley to
Colby is sure of being finished right
soon. The U. p. system has been
allowed by the government to finish
all extensions. As soon as large corps
Of men can be got together the track
laying will be finished. That makes
one road.
The Missouri Pacific from Stockton
is pushing west, and before 1888 it
will be here. Bonds for the building
oft carried in Graham county, and
will probably be carried in Sheridan
county, as We are told, and as that
road is go to Denver direct, it is
bound to hit Colby, and this will be a
trunk line. That is the second road
The Rock Island has submitted or
will soon submit bond proposition to
Decatur county for 500, 900, but it is
doubtful if they carry. for many re..-
sons, prominent among which is the
fact that the B. & NJ. is already built
and running to Oberlin. The B. & NJ.
is now building second line down the
Beaver, all without bonds The south
part of Decatur county don't want to
help Oberlin at the hazard of her own
interests and prospects for a good
town in that part of the county; so she
will unite with the Beaver people and
vote them down. Then the Rock ISL
aud will look towards the land of corn,
wine and honey. Thomas county, and
push to Colby. We are told that town.
ship bonds would carry for the Rock
Island to COLBY. There is also a
proposition for the Rock Island to
come through the second tier of cOun-
ties to Denver, and let the B. & NJ.
keep the first tier north. This is the
third road.
Now there is the Chicago & North
western coming to Hastings. Neb. and
thence down to Kansas. That road
has signified its intention of coming
to Colby. That is fourth.
With al these pushing to Colby, the
b. & n. will no doubt steal = march
on them and build direct from Kano-
M to Colby. There is your fifth.
This may seem highly drawn, bat We
ny, look to the map, and you win be,
convinced that We aretaIking business
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07

Sw4 sec 10, T6, r "a west. As acres
under cultivation, 6 acres in oats, 4acres
in fall wheat. one hundred cottonwood
trees, six grapes. one hundred apple
trees. six pear trees. six cherry trees, one
stirring pillow, one grasshOpper pl0w, all
household furniture. Whole for $500.
Offer good to May list. 1887.
"a JAKE CLINKENBEARD
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07

and demonstrating what is bound to.
prove true at no distant day. Invest
ors see this, and are Investing in Colby
property and Thomas county land Of
every sort. Now is the time to buy
and make fortune. Colby is mod
ell town in every way, and she is get
ting to the front and nothing can stop
her. She is destined to be the wichita
of Northwestern Kansas.
Oakley is dead.
Ed Case is around and is getting better fast
N. H. Porter Was up from Oakley wedues.-
day.
next.
Colby has two milk vendors. Mr.. Ward and.
Mr.. Irwin.
John Bott, of Earl. Ills, is ]. w. Allen &.
Sons new clerk.
Oakley p. o. is said to hold mail q week b.
fore distribution.
Claims in Thomas county sell better than n
any adjoining counties.
Tickets to the Lowell town lot drawing sso
selling at $500 premium.
The Windsor House had new sign painted.
on the south and west sides of 1t this week.
A. J. Senter and d. Bradbury have Just re-
turned from an extended trip to eastern Col
Mr.. wyant is the latest ambition to the Col
by bar. His Office is over J. Alcott's hard
ware.
Martin Bros. & Co. sold onehalf block We'd
aesday to Mr.. Douglas, proprietor Of the new
bakery. He will build at once.
d. A. Bckford. formerly OF Phillipsburr
Herald, gave ussa call this week. He expects
to locate here in the west.
Jas. 8. Warden will furnish the Newell
House elegantly. which will make it the best
house west of Topeka.
Who was the young blood who went to sec
his girl, and slept on the folding lounge till
y. M! Morpheus had peculiar fascinatjen.
Claims in wichita are being taken nm fast s
especially on the forks Of the white womon :
where there IL plenty Of water. II istinael
with aikali. however.
Rev. s. r. Ferguson has moved with his fa1n- ];
ily onto claim one mile southwest of Ct:lnu !;
He will preach in the new Methodist churcR ~ }
soon as 1t is done. =:
All interested in good music are reouer&,n !
TO meet At the residence Of Mr.. Theo. We,d
next Friday eve.. for practice for easter -.
vices. BY order Of committee.
c. W. Seymour. Of Harrison county No
came upon his claim one mile south Of Oster-
bourne, this week. He 10 highly ple.sed 10
the country and people.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
Take Notice.

If any of the people of Colby would
like a cheap ride to Oberlin call on G.
Dedrick, proprietor of the new Oberlin
and Colby stage line. 4-2t*
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07

1t isn't every girl who will tell on
herself, but one did. She came to the
store and returned a fine pair of ban 50
she had bought the day previously.
s1Can you not sell me some that will not
come Off"
ssCome off? Why, these will stay
with very little care.
''Oh, they are horrid. They catch on
collar buttons and pull off.
The proprietress tainted. the assis-
tant fell on the chair and screamed
"What" while the young lady departed
bangless and without her change
lex.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07

The new railroad commission APP
pointed under the interstate COM
merce bill are: Judge Cooley, of Mich
igan; VIM. X. Morrison. of Illinois;
Ex-Attorney General of New York,
Schoonmaker; Ex-State Senator of
Vermont. Walker; and EX-Railroad
Commissioner of state of Alabama.
Bragg. Two are republicans; Judge
Cooley and Mr.. Walker. The former
is present receiver of the Wabash. His
appointment is universally approved,
and his experience as supreme Judge
of Michigan. and as law writer, and
eminent legal attainnsents render him
peculiarly fit for the post. Walker
attained some celebrity as railroad
legislator in the senate. Schoonmaker
of New York, and Bragg of Alabama.
are men of ability. VIM. Il. Morrison
is Familiarity known as the great free
trader, yet has no peculiar fitness for
the position. All are lawyers. Pres
ident Cleveland again as usual ignores
all west of the Missouri river. This
shows his apathy for Us, and how lit
lie he knows of the West The Nor
thern Pacific, Union Pacific, Southern
Pacific and Missouri Pacific are but
naught in his colossal empty brain.
The west cannot help to remember
these matters two years hence. The
country west of the Missouri river will
ere long be the pivotal point Of the
U. S., and the time is already begun,
though the democratscan't Gee II.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
CHURCH NOTICE.

Presbyterian services conducted by
Rev. J. w. Van Eman in the court house
next Sunday morning and evening. The
subject of discourse in the morning will
be The Resurrection of Christ"
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
NOTICE.

Sealed bids will be received on or be-
fore April 90, 1881. for building frane
school house 2ex10 feet. Tor speet1ca-
lions see Emmett Fraxe, district CLERK,
Colby, Kas. 5-t
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
Notice.

We. the undersigned, will take to herd
100 head of cattle for this season. 20 cts
per head per month Plenty of salt and
water constantly in yards. Good bull to
run with herd THOMPSON Bros.
Section 26 9-35. 2-S*
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
T" LOST. IA

One calfskin pocketbook, with 80 and
papers, between Duells and Welch's
ranch. Decatur county. Kas-. March u.
1851. Finder rewarded by leaving ut
thia OFFICE
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
Jsaaf Recaived.

Spring styles of wall paper-Over 10
different designs.
c. H. MARTIN i BRO.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
Salt Rhoum or eczema,
lld sores and ulcprS

Old sores and ulcers.
Scaldhead and ringworm.
Pain in the back and spine.
Swelling of the knee joints,
Sprains and bruises.
Neuralgia and tOOthache,
Tender feet caused by buniOns, corns
and chilblains, we warrant Beggs Tropi-
cal oil to relieve any and all of the above.
Walker & Yousse and at Palace drug
store
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07
For Sale.
FOR SALE.

One house and lot for sale cheap. En-
quire at this Office. Aft
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07

Judge MaYnard is appointed secre-
tary of the treasury vice d. Manning,
resigned.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07

There are seven hundred weeklies
and forty daily papers published in
Kansas, and that accounts for her
booming more than any other state.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07

The following is the correct mileage
of railroad construction in Kansas
during the year 1886:
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-04-07

Prohibition carried in Michigan at
the late election.
The Topeka Daily Capital is to he
the state paper for the ensuing year.
Hon: A. r. Greene has been ap-
pointed one of the state board of rail-
road commissioners.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20
The Santa Fe's New Track.

The Atchison, Topeka Sc Santa Fe
railroad company issued on the 6th
inst, its track mileage report for the
month of September, which includes
the total mileage on its several extern
sions during the year to October 1, as
follows: Great Bend extension, end
of track, 1915 miles; Augusta extern
sion, POS; Hutchinson, S4.4; Little
River, 3O.3; Indepen dence. sos; Cha
mute, AS; Mulvane, 1882; South Kan
sas s. Pan Handle, 1873; Colony, PSI;
Usage City, 2O.4; Ellinor, 9.S; Douglass,
1873; 9Arkansas City, 154.1; Larned,
1873; Benedict, 4O.5; Howard, 81; Cir
ard, Ill; Kiowa, 1881; Burlington,
1913; Strong City, 9O.S; L. n. & S. Ry.,
1876; D. 81 S. p. Ry., 1853; c., S. F. &
C. Ry., Alb: c., 8. F. s. G. Ry., of To-
wa, 1877; total, 1858; mileage laid to
August 81, 1855; mileage lain Sep
TENDER, 1888.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20

THE National Farmers Alliance.
composed of delegates from Minnesota,
Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Nebras-
ka, held meeting recently at Mime
apolis, and among other resolutions of
fered were demands for the govern
ment ownership and operation of one
or more trans-continental railroad
lines, with connections ana feeders:
the free coinage of silver; issue of all
paper money by the government direct
ly to the people; reform in taxation of
land and mortgages; the election of
United States senators directly by the
people, and the reduction of taxes on
necessaries.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20

THE independent press of Barton
county is almost unit in supp orting
the democratic county ticket. If any
thing in the world shows the thoughts
and preferences of the people it is the
press. 1t is no use for our opponents
to try to disguise the fact that they are
now waging a desperate contest for
bare existence. They have so long
insulted the people with their ''ways
which are dark and their tricks that
are vain" that they are appalled,
with the whirlwind they have raised,
and are now seeking to pacify the
enraged people. But the people will
not bepacified and are determined to
mete out their just indignation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20


THE democratic candidates had a
rousing and enthusiastic meeting at
Pawnee Rock Monday night. The in
dependent element of Pawnee Rock
township is strongly in sympathy with
the democratic ticket, and the ticket
Will receive hearty support from
them. The Leader came out bold and
supported every man on the demo-
cratic ticket with two exceptions. This
shows how the tide sets up there.
The same thing is true of every town.
ship where the democratic candidates
have appealed. Their cause is so good,
they so truly represent the people, that
they grow in grace and favor each day
of the campaign.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20

WE ARE waiting patiently to hear
who is going to put in Il sugar making
plant in Barton county. There GER
tainly are inducements enough i'll the
business. The objection of course is
to the short time that the mill could
run, only about one month in the year,
but from our information the business
could be conducted in connection with
some other sort of mandatory and
the power only turned into the sugar
refinery for the short time necessary
for the work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20

AN ITEM which we are glad to note
is the fact that few farmers of Barton
county are now marketing their grain.
1t shows that they are in shape to
hold their products for better prices.
instead of being compelled to rush
grain into market as soon as possible
to meet immediate demands for mon
ey. When our people learn to watch
the market, to keep run of the supply
and demand, and to make their plans
and arrangements to take advantage of
the same, then they will be in the
straight road to successful farming
Every man cannot do this, we know;
but no man can fail to see the reason
of it, and he should make every effort
to so arrange his business to profit. by
it as soon as possible.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20
TO-DAY's RUNNING.

Bright and early preparation began
being made, and by 8 O'Clock a goOdly
number of people were on the ground.
The raceng this forenoon was good,
though some trouble was experienced
in getting up rabbits, which appeared
to be timid and hard to beat out Of
hiding. The plan of dragging long
rope fastened to the horn of saddle
was tried, but was soon discarded as
being no better than beating with
h orsemen, and much more laborious.
The first course this morning was
between G, G. Pages Belle p. and
Saulsbury's Belle p. won by the latter.
Second course-Ed Tyler.s Bounce
against D. c, Luse's Fleet Aleen,
won by Aleen after fair run.
Third course Saulsbury's little black
bitch Meta VS.. Luses Sport Aleen.
This was the finest race of the fore
noon, and though the dogs were con-
siderably worried by running two form
Ell false heats, they crowded jack all
the way to the end of the run, Meta
coming out the winner.
A good crowd was OH the ground,
and at the noon hour was still increaS-
ing
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20

THE people of this county are called
on to decide between two tickets plac-
ed before them. One represents the peo-
pie, the other represents the wire-pull-
ers of the republican party. There is no
question that the rank and file of the
republican party were not consulted
when the present ticket was placed in
the field. 1t was the work of the pol
iticians, and in several instances in
direct opposition to the will of the vo-
teIs. The democratic ticket stands
before the people as their free and
untrammanled choice. 1t is made up
of men we'll and favorably known. 1t
represents no clique OF faction. Every
part of the county is represented in
the make up of the ticket, while our
republican brethren, as usual. gave
Great Bend everything. Let the
voters weigh these things and then
decide which ticket they will elect.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20
Kansas History.

There are hundreds of children who
attended school for one year without
acquiring the information concerning
their own state that is contained in the
following brief sketch which we copy
from the Lawrence Journal. 1t may
be read and re-read with profit by
both old and young: r.
In 1903 President Jefferson bought
from Napolean the province of Louis
lana, including nearly all Kansas, for
little more than $23, 100000.
In 1904 Kansas became part Of
Louisiana, and the laws of the dis
trict were made by William Harrison
afterwards president acting with
Judge of that territory.
In 1905 congress changed the dis
trict of Louisiana, embracing Kansas
and Missouri. In 1912 the state of
Louisiana was formed, and the re-
mainder of the territory was changed
to the territory of Missouri. In 1918,
by treaty with Spain, the western
boundary of the Louisiana purchase
was adjusted. In the same year the
first steamboat assembled the Missouri
river. In 1920 congress passed an
act enabling the people of Missouri
territory to become state, and pro-
hibited slavery in all the Louisiana
purchase north of thirty-six degrees,
thirty seconds north latitude. The
next year Missouri entered the union
as slave state. St. Louis then had
a population of less than 5000.
In 1923 first wagon train passed
through Kansas to New Mexico,
which was the beginning of the COM
merce of the plains. In addition to
the native Indian population, Indians
from other states were given reserv-
atoms in Kansas. Un'l 1854 the
only white settlers in Kansas were
those connected with In: IN missions
and traders, or whites had mar
ried Indians and ador-,i their mode
of life.
The Santa Fe tr;.., wagon road
to New Mexico from Missouri, was
established in 1925. Kansas was
organized as a territory in 1854
The law of 1920 declaring her free
was repealed, and the new law opened
1t to freedom or slavery, as the set
tiers might choose. The north and
south entered in to a contest to people
the territory, and the contest led to a
cival war. called the border troubles,
and cost 200 lives and $50, 900, 900 In
money.
In 1861 Kansas was admitted into
the union as a free state. The war
was waged with undaunted fury till
the close of the rebellion in 1865, and
nearly every inhabitant was in the
army. 1t is during the past fifteen
years that emigration has been drawn
to this state, and during that period
she has grown more rapidly than
any other state IN the union.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20

FRANK WILSON was born to make Il
good sheriff. No man in Barton cOun-
ty is better qualified to fill that office
than he, and the people are right in
their determination to elect him to the
office. Democrats and republicans
alike desire his election and he will
come in by an overwhelming majority.
The only thing to be regretted is that
the republican convention did not see
proper to endorse his nomination and
make his election unanimous.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20
Liberty Township Ticket.

The democrats of Liberty township
met at No. school house on the 9TH
inst, and put IN nomination the fol-
lowing township ticket:
Trustee, Charles Howell.
Treasurer. Andrew KaZmaier.
Clerk, Joseph Ragley.
Road Overseer, NJ. WEIGH,
Constable. She rman YotZy.
VIM. Murphy. Thomas Lyons and
M. w. Welch were appointed township
committee.
ANDREW KAZMAIER.
Chairman.
NJ w. WEIGH,
Sec'y.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20

LET the independent voters say
whether they intend to keep one man
in the office of Register of Deeds for a
life time. Mr.. Strothman is as well
qualified to fill the office as Mr.. Dodge,
and besides Mr.. Dodge has held the Of
flee for many years. So long i'll fact
that he has become rich man and now
he thinks the people owe it to him us
his just right. But we shall see what
the people think.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20

THE republican executive committee
is badly scared. Indeed their fight is
so great that the chairman has en-
ployed some of the 'colored friends
and brothers to go through the county
and try to stem the tide and turn its
current. Well they may be alarmed
for the people are up in arms and swear
that they intend to set down on ring
rule with such emphasis that the re-
publican leaders will not forget it for
many years to come.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20

"Papa, raise the blind, won't your
Languidly requested Maud as the
growing gloom settled heavily over
the ninety.seventh page OF Gar mand
the Terrible" Papa was snoring mild
ly, but he managed to grunt: ION a
queen high? Dye take me for a
cbumpf" and the tired spirit az ain
waited into glorious dreamland.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20

The fly crawls out to meet the sun,
the goose is on the wing; the fall cam
paign has sure begun and candidates
work like everything. The John rab-
Dit skins the prairie DER, the grey
hound gets there, too; and the kicker
still kicks as he kicked before
he'll reach and kick in the biazes blue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20

KRAUsE looms up as our next Treas
urer. The republicans might have
made his election doubtful by nomina-
ting Deupree. But they chose another
man and their decision virtually made
Leonard Krause our next County
Treasurer. He will ill the office in an
honest and exemplary manner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20

KNIGHTS of Labor, in convention at
Minneapolis, refused to take up reso-
luton to endeavor to secure the COM
mutation of the death sentence of the
Chicago anarchists. This is the most
sensible thing we have heard of that
organization doing for many "a day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20

ID. r. JONES has the inside track for
County Clerk. He is qualified, popular
and deserves the Office, and the people
will put him there.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-10-20

Mr.. NEwCoSIB will have to have a
rest as County Surveyor and the man
to take his place is b. Marley. No Of
flee must be made a life time gift.